11.) 3D Printed Object: Hybrid Design + FDM Print

Post date: Nov 21, 2016 2:55:7 AM

Assignment Description:

With your partner, select three of each of your concepts and evaluate them based on the criteria below. Then, after each settling on a final selection, brainstorm how you might go about creating a hybrid of both concepts. Using Rhinoceros, Meshmixer, Tinkercad, or any other tools explored this semester, create a final design that hybridizes both concepts you and your partner selected, and print it on the FDM 3D Printer.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Select three of each of your concepts and evaluate them based on the following criteria:

a.) Function - how does this object function? Is is successful in doing so?

b.) Form - what are the aesthetic qualities of this object?

c.) Self-supporting - is this object self-supporting? Will it print without support material?

d.) 3D Printability - Is this 3D model water tight and ready to print? What is its likelihood for success in printing?

2.) Brainstorm with your partner on how you might design a hybrid of two of your designs (one of your and one of your partner's). Based on your evaluations and brainstorming, you should each select a final concept to move forward with

3.) Collaborate on the design of a 3D model that demonstrates hybriditity of the two selected concepts. While it is possible to combine 3D models in the various software platforms we've explored, it might be necessary to rebuild - from scratch - the final hybrid object.

4.) 3D Print your final design on the FDM printer. You'll need to sign out time with the printer, so do not wait until the last minute!

Documentation

5.) Over the next two weeks, a minimum of two blog posts are required. These blog posts will document your process through this project.

6.) In addition to images and photo documentation, your posts should address all of the following:

a.) An introduction to this project

b.) Some written documentation of your evaulation and brainstorming sessions

c.) A written explanation of how your design represents a hybrid of the original concepts selected.

d.) A brief reflection of the project - i.e. challenges and successes encountered.

Complete this assignment by the beginning of the final class (Monday, December 5th).